Abstract:

Depending on the developments in technology, students' use of social media is increasing. In this study, it is aimed to examine the social media usage disorders of middle school students in terms of different variables. In the study, middle school students who were educated in 7 different state schools in Konya province were used. Social Media Disorder Scale was used to detect social media disorders of the students. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether social media usage disorders were related to variables such as gender, class level, certificate of achievement and settlement. The obtained data were analyzed with SPSS 22 statistical package program and One-way ANOVA test was used in the evaluation of the obtained data. As a result of data analysis, it was observed that social media use disorders of middle school students were at an average level. It has been observed that social media use disorders do not differ according to gender. Social media use disorder at class level was mostly at 7th grade level. Students studying in rural areas as a residential area were found to have fewer levels of social media use disorders. In addition, students who did not receive any success certificates in the previous year had more social media use disorders than other students.

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